Milky Way Arches Over Mt Lassen's Dark Skies
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:50:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy arching across a beautifully dark night sky above Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. Thousands of individual stars are visible as pinpoints of white and blue-white light scattered across the frame, with the dense galactic core creating a luminous, cloud-like band through the center of the image. Dark nebulae are visible as shadowy regions within the brighter galactic plane, adding depth and contrast to the composition. The image has a slightly underexposed quality, with the galactic band appearing subtle and moody rather than dramatically bright, suggesting either early evening capture or challenging atmospheric conditions. Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and the RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens, the image showcases the camera's impressive low-light capabilities.
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